Is M&S Protein Ball Cocoa and Peanut ultra-processed?

40 grs. Bodybuilding supplements Sold in the United Kingdom

Yes, it's ultra-processed

Signs of ultra-processing in its ingredients:

Less processed isn't automatically healthier, so compare the labels for what matters to you, such as sugar or salt.

Ultra-processing Processing signs are highlighted

Date Paste Peanut Butter 30%, Chicory Fibre (ultra-processing marker), Soya Protein Isolate, Peanuts 5%, Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder 3.5%, Peanut Flour

As written on the pack

Date Paste Peanut Butter (30%) Chicory Fibre, Soya Protein Isolate, Peanuts (5%), Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder (3.5%), Peanut Flour

Refined or extracted in factories, such as syrups made from starch or isolated proteins. The other hallmark of ultra-processed food.

Vegetable fiber Isolated plant fibres, such as inulin, oat fibre or bamboo fibre, are extracted industrially and added to change texture or support "source of fibre" claims.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 83rd. 92% of the bodybuilding supplements here are ultra-processed.

Ranked by NOVA group, then by the number of ultra-processing signs, additives and ingredients. Our ordering, not part of NOVA.

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